Senior Environmental Engineer
Company Overview
Superstructures, part of the Zenon Group, operates within a global network of companies delivering consultancy, contracting, and specialist engineering services across the UK, Europe, and North America. Through collaboration across the Group, Superstructures provides integrated engineering solutions to clients across a wide range of sectors.
As our UK consultancy business continues to grow, we are developing our Geotechnical and Environmental Services division, encompassing ground investigations, contaminated land assessments, flood risk assessments, and drainage strategies. We are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Engineer to support the delivery and development of these services, bringing strong technical expertise, project management capabilities, and a proactive approach to client relationships.
Superstructures is committed to providing its employees with the opportunity to shape their own careers. We offer the support, resources, and flexibility to develop professionally, take ownership of new opportunities, and contribute directly to the growth and success of the business.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Environmental Assessment & Technical Delivery: Lead and undertake contaminated land assessments, Phase I Desk Studies, Phase II intrusive investigations, risk assessments, and remediation strategies in accordance with relevant legislation, guidance, and industry best practice.
Ground Investigation Management: Plan, coordinate, and supervise ground investigation works, including site reconnaissance, trial pits, boreholes, soil and groundwater sampling, laboratory testing, and interpretation of results.
Technical Reporting & Quality Assurance: Prepare, review, and approve high-quality technical reports and recommendations, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to internal quality assurance procedures.
Project Management: Manage environmental projects from initial scoping and fee proposals through to site work, technical delivery, reporting, and completion, ensuring programmes, budgets, and client expectations are met.
Flood Risk & Drainage Support: Contribute to the delivery of Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies, and related environmental assessments, working collaboratively with civil and structural engineering colleagues where required.
Client & Stakeholder Relationships: Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, developers, contractors, local authorities, environmental regulators, and other project stakeholders, providing clear technical advice and responding effectively to project requirements.
Commercial & Business Development Support: Assist with preparing fee proposals, tenders, and scopes of work, identifying opportunities with existing and prospective clients, and supporting the continued growth of Superstructures’ environmental services.
Subcontractor & Supply Chain Coordination: Liaise with drilling contractors, laboratories, and specialist consultants to coordinate investigation activities, manage deliverables, and ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standard.
Team Development & Mentoring: Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and apprentices, support knowledge sharing, and contribute to the development of standardised procedures, report templates, and efficient working practices.
Health, Safety & Continuous Improvement: Ensure site and office-based activities comply with relevant health and safety requirements, identify and manage project risks, and contribute to improving technical standards, operational efficiency, and the division’s overall service offering.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Relevant degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Demonstrable experience in contaminated land assessment, environmental consultancy, and ground investigation.
Strong knowledge of UK contaminated land legislation, relevant guidance, and risk assessment methodologies.
Experience managing site investigations, interpreting laboratory data, and preparing technical reports.
Experience managing projects, budgets, programmes, and client expectations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings clearly to clients and stakeholders.
Experience coordinating subcontractors and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to client development and business growth.
Experience mentoring junior staff and supporting technical development.